By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-14 17:42:24 | Updated at 2024-11-22 20:17:34
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Today show fans couldn't be happier that Craig Melvin has been confirmed as Hoda Kotb's replacement and have rushed to social media in their droves to hail him as the 'right choice'.
It was announced on Thursday morning that the anchor, 45, would be taking over from long-serving presenter Hoda, 60, after her last episode on January 10.
She had previously stated in September that she would be stepping down from her gig after nearly three decades at the network.
Craig said he was 'beyond excited and grateful' as he commented on his new appointment.
'I've had a lot of conversations yesterday with a lot of people who mean a lot to me, and I want to obviously thank NBC and the folks here who have deemed me worthy,' he said.
'But I have to start by thanking the man upstairs. Thanking my lord above and his son Jesus, and I've enjoyed just a lifetime of blessings, and this is the latest in a long line of blessings.'
Today show fans couldn't be happier that Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb
Long-serving host Hoda's last episode will air on January 10
And it's fair to say that viewers could not be more delighted that Craig will be taking over from Hoda, as they flooded social media with their congratulations.
Taking to X, one enthused: 'A GREAT choice! Congratulations Craig! So happy for you and the Today Show fans!'
Another said: 'Congratulations, Craig! Well deserved. I think you will do a great job, although, I still think you would have been a perfect pick for Jeopardy host.'
A third continued: 'Congratulation to South Carolina's own Craig Melvin! Such a huge accomplishment!'
'Craig Melvin is the perfect person to fill this role. So many congratulations!' a fourth said.
A fifth raved: 'Of all of the appointments I've heard about in the last few days, here's one I can get excited about!'
'Congrats Craig Melvin. We will miss Hoda Kotb but we are thrilled you will be her replacement!!!' a sixth celebrated.
A seventh added: 'Best decision ever! Congrats Craig!!'
Viewers were over the moon by the announcement and branded Craig 'the right choice'
'Congratulations on being named the new co-host of the @TODAYshow,' wrote another.
'There's nobody else out there that works as hard as you who cares as much as you do who's such a good family man who has a great family, super wife, super kids. You're a good man Craig, I'll be rooting for you.'
An eighth exclaimed: 'Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda! So happy for him and I know he's going to be a great co-host with Savannah!'
During Thursday's episode, Hoda's current co-anchor Savannah Guthrie noted that Craig's new role has been 'one of the most popular decisions NBC news has ever made'.
Addressing Hoda, she said: 'Though you are irreplaceable, we are so excited about the news in our Today family and that is the person sitting right next to me, our dear friend and talented, wonderful, hard-working, most worthy of this, Craig Melvin is the new anchor of the Today show.
'And let me just say that the staff, the larger staff found out this morning, and people broke into applause. This is the one of the most popular decisions NBC news has ever made.'
